Employment

F-1 Visa holders who come to the United States to study should have sufficient financial resources so that they will not have to work. However, most students have a work award which allows them to work on campus.

Work Eligibility for F-1 Student Visa Holders

You can work on either the CSB or SJU campus without authorization. The job must not interfere with your academic work. The typical hours a student works each week is 5-6 or 10-12.

Students may also work as part of practical training. Please see Curricular Practical CPT or Optional Practical Training OPT for further information.

Due to economic problems in home countries or unforeseen changes in circumstance, some students may want to consider working off-campus. Immigration regulations are strict in regard to employment and if you need or want to work off-campus, please contact the Intercultural and International Student Services office. You will have to apply for permission to work off-campus due to Severe Economic Hardship.

How to Find a Job

On-Campus. You can view job listings on the student employment website www.csbsju.edu/sejobs/ Students are encouraged to start their job search as early as possible.